Federalism in India
Civics ⇒ Constitution and Law
Federalism in India starts at 10 and continues till grade 12.
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Context: A state government passes a law on a subject in the Concurrent List, but later the Parliament passes a different law on the same subject. Which law will prevail?
Describe one way in which the Indian federal system is different from the federal system of the USA.
Describe the process by which a new state can be created in India.
Explain the importance of an independent judiciary in a federal system.
Explain the role of the Finance Commission in Indian federalism.
Explain the term ‘Concurrent List’ in the context of Indian federalism.
Explain the term ‘residuary powers’ in the context of Indian federalism.
Name one subject that falls under the Union List.
Name the three lists mentioned in the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
What happens if there is a conflict between Union and State law on a subject in the Concurrent List?
What is federalism?
What is meant by ‘cooperative federalism’?
What is the meaning of ‘asymmetrical federalism’ in India?
What is the significance of the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments?
Which body has the power to create new states or alter the boundaries of existing states in India?
Who resolves disputes between the Centre and the States in India?
